FAB August & September News

FAB AUGUST/SEPTEMBER NEWS

The summer isn't over yet. There are so many great opportunities to get out and ride with old and new friends. We hope to ride with you soon!

2018 FAB BOARD OF DIRECTOR NOMINATIONS

We are pleased to announce the list of board nominations for 2018. The following will be officially elected at our Fall Meeting and will begin their term in January.

Nominated for President, Michael Christensen. Michael has been a long time advocate for bicycling at both the local and state level to improve bicycling laws and increase bicycle safety and education. As a League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor, Michael has spent countless hours training many cyclists to become comfortable and safe on our streets and highways.

Nominated for Vice President, Jodi Erickson. Many of you may know Jodi as one of the main organizers of RASDAK (Ride Across South Dakota). Jodi's skill in bicycle event planning and her infectious joy for riding has resulted in many new people becoming regular bicyclists.

Nominated for Secretary, Kerrie Vilhauer. As the Ambassador for the Liv bicycle brand through Spoke-n-Sport, Kerrie has been very active in getting women and children involved in bicycling. She has led several women specific rides including overnight bikepacking adventures.

Nominated for Communication Director, Art Holden. Art has been serving out the term vacated by Dona Schallenkamp. With this nomination, he will begin a fresh term of his own.

FAB PIZZA, PIE & PEDALS

Sunday, August 20

Come for a fun Sunday evening urban ride through the streets of Sioux Falls! We'll ride to a local pizza joint, then ride on in search of pie and dessert. We'll finish with a final stop for refreshments.

This is a no drop ride with experienced bicyclists riding at both the beginning and end of the group. Pace will be moderate at about 10-12mph. Total distance approx 15 miles and will be ridden on low volume residential and collector streets. Learn more: https://goo.gl/U4df8q

FAB SUNDAE FUNDAY
Sunday, August 13

Come along on our monthly Sundae Funday family ice cream ride! Sunday evenings are a very pleasant time for a family ride on low traffic streets and the trail system in Sioux Falls.

We'll leave Prairie West Branch Library at 6:30pm and ride to Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream using the city's bike routes, mostly residential streets and trail. This is an 8 mile round trip ride. Learn more: https://goo.gl/ohsmgM

FAB WATER STOP SF MARATHON
Sunday, September 10

The FAB water stop is returning to help our runner friends in the Sioux Falls Marathon / Half Marathon! We could really use some volunteer help. Can you give us a couple of hours Sunday morning September 10th? It's a fun time with great people. You could even ride your bike to the water stop! More details: https://goo.gl/9cu9JN

SOUTH DAKOTA SENIOR GAMESFriday September 8

FAB has been asked for volunteers to help with the South Dakota Senior Games time trials,  5K   10K  and  20K . Racers start every 30 seconds. The event is on Friday morning September 8^th at Minnehaha County Park on the south shore of Wall Lake. Check in and warm ups start at 8AM. Could you help out? Contact Howard Bich, Director South Dakota Senior Games, sdsrgames@gmail.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTSComplete Calendar: https://goo.gl/aATW4F

Thursdays - Thursday Ladies - Women's group meets at The Attic Bar & Grill at 6:00pm for road and trail rides.
More info: https://goo.gl/DkGw53

August 9, 23, September 6, 20 - Wandering Wednesday North - A 25 mile road ride leaving from Will's Training Table at the Sanford Sports Complex at 6pm.
More info: https://goo.gl/HLkDJW

August 11, 25, September 8, 22 - Fat Tire Friday - Singletrack and trail rides leaving from Harlan's Bike and Tour.
More info: https://goo.gl/inLn8F

August 11, 25 - FAB Starlight Ride - Fun family ride leaving from the Statue of David riding the trail south to Dairy Queen.
More info: https://goo.gl/HLkDJW

August 12 - Tour de Brew - Urban pub ride in Sioux Falls benefiting the Livestrong Foundation.
More info: https://goo.gl/nbtPH4

August 13 - Rugged Growler - 100K or 60K Ultra Cross race on single track and gravel roads around Canton to benefit Falls Area Singletrack.
More info: https://goo.gl/MfM3tC

August 13 - FAB Sundae Funday - Sunday evening family ride from Prairie West Library to Stensland Dairy.
More info: https://goo.gl/ohsmgM

August 14 - Bike Maintenance 101 - 6:30pm at Two Wheeler Dealer.
More info: https://goo.gl/kQEXRR

August 14 - Moon & Starz Ride - Relaxed trail and urban ride leaving from Two Wheeler Dealer and ending at Starz for refreshments.
More info: https://goo.gl/kQEXRR

August 15 - SNS to Fernson on 8th - Another fun urban community building ride starting at Spoke-n-Sport and ending at Fernson on 8th.
More info: https://goo.gl/ttr93x

August 16, 30, September 13, 27  - FAB Wandering Wednesday South - A 25 mile road ride starting at Harmondon Park at 6:00pm.
More info: https://goo.gl/HLkDJW

August 17 - Spoke-n-Sport Family Gravel Ride - Get the kids out on this fun kid paced gravel grinder.
More info: https://goo.gl/ttr93x

August 18 - 20 - Tour de Corn - Bike festival in Mitchell featuring many different road and single track riding opportunities.
More info:https://goo.gl/gPP785

August 18-20 - Cuyuna Lakes MTB Adventure - Spoke-n-Sport led adventure trip for singletrack in Minnesota.
More info: https://goo.gl/ttr93x

August 19 - Riverfest - FAB provides free bike parking during this fun Sioux Falls event. Leave the car at home!

August 20 - FAB Pizza, Pie & Pedals - Fun 15 mile adventure looking for pizza followed by a ride to dessert, and finally after-ride refreshments.
More info: https://goo.gl/U4df8q

August 22 - How to Travel Series Presents Bike Packing! - Some awesome FAB ladies are talking about their bike travel adventures at the Great Outdoor Store.
More info: https://goo.gl/1DFpvh

August 22, September 5, 19 - Spoke-n-Sport Brat Ride - Fun Tuesday evening singletrack and trail rides starting from SNS.
More info: https://goo.gl/ttr93x

September 5 - FAB Board Meeting - Members are welcome. 7:00pm at Woodgrain Brewing.

September 8 - South Dakota Senior Games - Time Trials at Wall Lake.
More info: https://goo.gl/4VF3do

September 9 - Margarita Ride - Annual ride hosted by our friends in Vermillion.
More info: https://goo.gl/dGsnJz

September 9 - Liv Women's intro to Cyclocross - Learn the skills to have fun with cyclocross racing.
More info: https://goo.gl/ttr93x

September 9 -10 - Bikepacking 101 to Missouri River - Bikepacking overnight leaving from Two Wheeler Dealer.
More info: https://goo.gl/Hig2ho

September 16 - Smart Cycling Class - Learn confidence and safety in this highly recommended class held at Spoke-n-Sport.
More info: https://goo.gl/ttr93x

September 21 - Taco Ride - Last chance to ride for tacos in 2017.
More info: https://goo.gl/Paag9h

October 1 - FAB Tweed Ride - Ladies and gents, save the date and get your best Sunday steed and attire ready to roll.